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Lead Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist - Sign-on Incentive

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.

Posted 2 months ago
Dept of Homeland Security
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Unspecified
Healthcare and Science
El Centro, CA (On-Site/Office)Imperial, CA (On-Site/Office)Calexico, CA (On-Site/Office)

Lead Trauma-Informed Mental Health Therapist
Location
: El Centro, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | On-Site | 8 Hours On-Site + 4 Hours On-Call

Lead with Purpose. Protect the Vulnerable. Transform Lives.

Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. (Blue Rose) is urgently seeking a Lead Behavioral Health Specialist to guide our trauma-informed mental health team, which supports children in DHS care at a federal facility in El Centro, California.

This is not a routine leadership role - it is a mission. You will lead a team of dedicated Child Well-Being Specialists, providing expert clinical direction and ensuring the highest standards of compassionate, child-centered care in a challenging and fast-paced environment.

Your Mission
As the Lead Behavioral Health Specialist, you will combine hands-on clinical expertise with strategic leadership to protect and uplift children experiencing trauma. You'll act as the connective tissue between your team, federal partners, and community agencies, ensuring every child receives the care and attention they deserve.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and Mentor: Supervise and empower Child Well-Being Specialists across all shifts, fostering clinical excellence and professional growth.
  • Be the Key Liaison: Serve as the central point of contact for CBP, DHS leadership, and partner organizations to ensure seamless collaboration and communication.
  • Resolve Complex Cases: Manage high-needs cases with urgency, empathy, and sound clinical judgment.
  • Drive Operational Excellence: Oversee staffing, coordinate surge coverage, and improve behavioral health protocols and best practices.
  • Champion Interagency Coordination: Build trusted partnerships across local, state, and federal systems to deliver consistent, trauma-informed care.

Schedule & Shift Details

  • Full-time, on-site leadership position.
  • 8 hours on-site daily, plus 4 hours on-call as needed.
  • Rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to respond on-site during on-call hours for critical needs.

Qualifications
We are seeking a confident, compassionate leader ready to serve in a high-impact behavioral health role.

Required:

  • Master's or Doctoral degree in a behavioral health discipline.
  • Active, unrestricted license:
    • LCSW / LICSW
    • LMFT
    • LPC
    • LP (Licensed Psychologist)
  • Minimum 5 years of post-licensure clinical experience with emphasis on:
    • Child development and welfare
    • Trauma-informed care and interventions
    • Clinical evaluations and case management
  • At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in healthcare, behavioral health, or social services.
  • Strong decision-making, communication, and crisis leadership skills.

Preferred:

  • Bilingual in Spanish/English (ILR 3/5 proficiency or higher).
  • Prior experience working in interagency or federal care settings.

Why Join Blue Rose?
Your leadership will directly shape the well-being and safety of children in crisis.

  • Mission-Critical Impact: Lead the behavioral health response for vulnerable children in federal care.
  • Career Advancement:Gain unmatched leadership and clinical development opportunities.
  • Collaborative Culture: Work alongside professionals united by integrity, compassion, and purpose.
  • Meaningful Legacy: Every decision, every shift, every child - your impact endures.

About Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc.
Blue Rose Consulting Group, Inc. is a veteran-owned small business dedicated to delivering professional, mission-driven solutions across government and commercial sectors. We combine big-firm expertise with small-business agility, providing exceptional service, innovation, and results. Our team values integrity, collaboration, and excellence in every engagement. Join us and make an impact that matters.

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Email: bluerosestaffing@bluerose-consulting.com
Website: www.bluerose-consulting.com/careers
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Blue Rose Consulting Group is an SBA-certified HUBZone, VA-verified veteran-owned Small Business specializing in Human Capital Management, IT Services, and operational support for federal and commercial markets. We excel at human capital and IT intersection, delivering solutions that enhance efficiency and impact lives. Founded in 2017, Blue Rose is committed to innovative, achievable solutions and meaningful employment opportunities in economically disadvantaged communities, especially HUBZone areas near military installations. This focus helps veterans, military families, and local communities. Our Human Capital Portfolio now includes a Behavioral Health and Wellness Division dedicated to comprehensive mental health and well-being services. We aim to support employee wellness and build a healthier, more resilient America by integrating these services. Join us in our mission to create impactful solutions and build stronger, healthier communities.